The MacGregors: Highland Heirs Series #1.5 & #2 by Paula Quinn-reviews

5 out of 5 for this reader folks!

Oh Paula Quinn, you are becoming a go to, fave, highlander romance author of mine. I do believe I am reading your books some what backwards but all the more fun for when I start at the beginning and already know what the future has held! 😉

This review is for the next two books (well a novella and full novel) of her Highland Heirs series. Just like the first book of this series,The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell, we are set in early 18th century when Scotland was conflicting with England. The lasses are sassy, sweet and strong while the highlanders are determined to fight their fights and certainly flaunting the sexy as they capture their goals and their ladies. Some clans war from past conflicts and land while others bond together to keep their numbers strong. There is much action, brotherhood, heat, smexy passion, witty wenches, bitchy bitches and a natural flowing story that will keep you 100% engaged. If you have read Paula Quinn’s previous books then you will enjoy being reunited with many of her characters.

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BOOK 1.5 – The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan
Release Date: October 7, 2014
Genre: adult, historical romance, Highlanders

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DESCRIPTION

SHE WOULD NOT BE CONQUERED . . .

Janet Buchanan is no man’s property. She refuses to marry her family’s sworn enemy-consequences be damned. She’d rather take a dagger to the brute herself. Yet when a tantalizing-and infuriating-man from her past comes to her rescue, Janet finds herself undeniably tempted by his hot, hungry kiss.

HE COULD NOT BE TAMED . . .

Notorious for his prowess as a lover and a fighter, Darach Grant has only one goal in mind: to defend his kin’s land from the impending siege of a hostile clan. The last thing he needs is the delicious distraction of Janet Buchanan-the only woman who can stir his ire as deeply as she warms his blood. But Janet’s intended will stop at nothing to claim her, forcing Darach to choose between surrendering his honor . . . or his heart.

REVIEW

We met Janet back in the first book after her clan had kidnapped Darach Grant. Janet is the sister of the clan chief and had been caring for Darach’s wounds while the negotiation for his release was settled. She showed much dislike for Darach but deep down you know her blood boiled for him.

Now many months later, Darach has been asked to return to his kins castle to help defend it against an enemy clan. Knowing he is about to face Janet Buchanan again, the woman who lit a huge fire and threatened to end his bad boy ways, he decides to go in head strong and allusive. That lasts for all of 30 secs because once these two reunite it’s GAME ON! When it is revealed that in hopes of peace, Janet may have to wed the enemy chief, Darach is determined to prevent this … even at the expense of his own heart.

These two lit up my ereader and I wish that they had a full novel. The push pull was antagonizing and captivating all at the same time and if two people were ever meant to be, it most certainly would be these two!

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BOOK 2 – The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd
Release Date: October 28, 2014
Genre: adult, historical romance, Highlanders

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DESCRIPTION

“Deliciously romantic and sensual . . . Scottish romance at its very best!”–MONICA McCARTY, New York Times bestselling author, on Seduced by a Highlander

AN INNOCENT STOWAWAY

As the sheltered niece of a Highland chief, Caitrina Grant longs for adventure beyond the lush hills of Scotland. So when a pirate ship glides into the loch, tempting her with promises of exotic lands and hidden treasures, Trina sneaks aboard. But she is unprepared for the consequences-and the seductive captain who demands the ultimate price for her deception . . .

A SINFUL PIRATE

For Alexander Kidd, the sea is no place for a lady. Pursued by deadly enemies from every direction, Alex won’t rest until he claims the bounty of riches left to him by his father, the notorious Captain Kidd. A stowaway will not be tolerated-no matter how beautiful. But soon fighting his desire for Trina becomes his toughest battle yet, and he will have to make an agonizing choice: sacrifice his quest-or lose the woman who has stolen his heart.

REVIEW

ARRRRR .. love me a pirate! Add in a highlander lass and you have a great mix of historical romance.

Caitrina Grant longs for a life of adventure. She has no desire to be an everyday highland lass who marries, ensures her castle runs smoothly and has a bigillion kids. She wants to see the world.

Captain Alexander Kidd is a hard core pirate. He is also on the hunt for a treasure but must claim his map from the Grant clan first. After he has done so, he sets off for his prize without realizing he has two accidental passengers. Trina and her cousin. Already on route and refusing to turn back, Captain Kidd decides to drop them at a separate port and carry on. However, Trina the spitfire is making it awfully hard for him to keep his hands off of her .. that .. and she is pretty good at pirate life.

Fearing that her family will believe that she was kidnapped by the pirate, Trina struggles with the reality of falling in love and wanting this action packed life and knowing that if her clan finds then, her pirate has more trouble than the seas … daddy’s wrath. It turns out however, there is even bigger trouble they need to be concerned about .. trouble that is deceptive, cruel and heart wrenching.

The chemistry these two have is off the charts but I have to say my fave thing about Trina was her ability to make the entire crew just gush over her. 🙂

Both were excellent reads that left me very pleased. Endearing moments that were surrounded by laughter, heart ache and so much action, I have to say I would ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND these books!

HAPPY READING! 🙂

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Reviewed by Rachel T